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MINUTES
OF THE
PUBLIC NUISANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE
OF THE CITY OF MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA
MET IN A REGULAR CALL SESSION
IN THE INSPECTIONS BUILDING, MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA
JUNE 6, 2024
The Public Nuisance Review Committee of the City of Muskogee, Oklahoma, met in a Regular Schedule Meeting at 11:00 a.m., on June 6, 2024, at 229 W. Okmulgee Ave., 3rd Floor, Council Chambers, Muskogee, Oklahoma.
The meeting was called to order by Sarah Winkle and the roll was called as follows:
Present:
Ruben Gonzales, Board Member; Jeff Strickland, Board Member; Sarah Winkle, Board Member
Staff Present:
Aaron Mayhugh, Fire Marshal
Mike Haley, Assistant Fire Marshal
Austin Witt, Assistant City Attorney
Attendees:
Benjamin Saunders, 228 S. D. Street- Property Owner
Darrell Schmidt, D and E. Cincinnati
Wynema Butler, 407 E Cincinnati Ave
Krista Sands, 228 S. D. Street
Ashley Johnson, 228 S. D. Street
Madison Raper, 228 S. D. Street
Khon Ha, 900 W. Broadway- Property Owner
1.
Hold a Public Hearing and determine if the property located at 1021 N J St, is dilapidated and has become detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the general public and the community as to constitute a public nuisance; and/or whether the property creates a fire hazard which is dangerous to other property; and/or whether the building is abandoned, or take other necessary action (11 O.S. 22-112(C); 11 O.S. 22-112.4). (Jody King)
Ruben gave background on this item.
Aaron Mahugh considers this property to be vacant and unsecured and recommends this item be sent to Uniform Building Code Appeals Board.
Motion was made by Jeff Strickland and seconded by Ruben Gonzalez to forward this item to the Appeal Board, but item was not voted on.
2.
Hold a Public Hearing and determine if the property located at 900 W Broadway, is dilapidated and has become detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the general public and the community as to constitute a public nuisance; and/or whether the property creates a fire hazard which is dangerous to other property; and/or whether the building is abandoned, or take other necessary action (11 O.S. 22-112(C); 11 O.S. 22-112.4). (Jody King)
Ruben Gonzalez gave Background on the item.
Khon Ha spoke regarding his history and time at the location. He has future plans to fix the roof and to clean out the property. He is also seeking a realtor to see if anyone would purchase the property. He states he has been trying to keep the property boarded up.
Motion was made by Sarah Winkle, seconded by Jeff Strickland, to forward this item to the Appeals Board due to the property being unsafe and a fire hazard. No vote was taken.
3.
Hold a Public Hearing and determine if the property located at 228 S D St, is dilapidated and has become detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the general public and the community as to constitute a public nuisance; and/or whether the property creates a fire hazard which is dangerous to other property; or take other necessary action (11 O.S. 22-112(C). (Jody King)
Ruben Gonzales gave Background on the item.
Aaron Mayhugh described how the structure is unfit for habitation, with no electricity and no running water.
Benjiman Saunders spoke and described the living situation at the property.
Derrell Schmit, a neighbor, described the property as dilapidated with a collapsing porch, removed windows, and having a nailed closed back door. Stating this has been with high grass, homeless occupants in and out of the structure, fighting and arguing between occupants of the property and piles of trash on the property. He has seen the property owner try to tap into the water system, complains of a terrible stench coming from the property.
Krista Sands, property Manager of a neighboring apartment complex, presented pictures to the Committee showing living conditions. She stated that the property had not changed condition in 2 years.
Ashley Johnson, a neighboring apartment complex tenet, states that her children can't play outside because of the neighboring property. Also stating that her door has been blocked due to the property owner cutting tree limbs down and not having them removed. She will be providing pictures via email to Ruben Gonzalez.
Madison Raper, a neighboring apartment complex tenet, stated she had found needles in the grass near that property, Also, describing how a microwave and fan are hooked up in the front yard with an unknown electric source.
Motion was made by
Board Member Sarah Winkle,
seconded by
Board Member Ruben Gonzales
AYE:
Board Member Ruben Gonzales, Board Member Jeff Strickland, Board Member Sarah Winkle
Carried - Unanimously
4.
Hold a Public Hearing and determine if the property located at 316 N Main St, is dilapidated and has become detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the general public and the community as to constitute a public nuisance; and/or whether the property creates a fire hazard which is dangerous to other property; and/or whether the building is abandoned, or take other necessary action (11 O.S. 22-112(C); 11 O.S. 22-112.4). (Jody King)
Aaron Mayhew spoke about how the property is severely compromised.
Motion was made by
Board Member Sarah Winkle,
seconded by
Board Member Ruben Gonzales to determine that the property is dilapidated and has become detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the general public and the community.
AYE:
Board Member Ruben Gonzales, Board Member Jeff Strickland, Board Member Sarah Winkle
Carried - Unanimously
5.
Hold a Public Hearing and determine if the property located at 1918 E Okmulgee, is dilapidated and has become detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the general public and the community as to constitute a public nuisance; and/or whether the property creates a fire hazard which is dangerous to other property; and/or whether the building is abandoned, or take other necessary action (11 O.S. 22-112(C); 11 O.S. 22-112.4). (Jody King)
Tammy Daughtry, neighbor, stated all the instances the property has gone through with new owners and past demolition process attempts. Expressing the desire to have this property demolished.
Motion was made by
Board Member Sarah Winkle,
seconded by
Board Member Jeff Strickland to determine that the property is dilapidated and has become detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the general public and the community.
AYE:
Board Member Ruben Gonzales, Board Member Jeff Strickland, Board Member Sarah Winkle
Carried - Unanimously
6.
Hold a Public Hearing and determine if the property located at 922 S L, is dilapidated and has become detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the general public and the community as to constitute a public nuisance; and/or whether the property creates a fire hazard which is dangerous to other property; and/or whether the building is abandoned, or take other necessary action (11 O.S. 22-112(C); 11 O.S. 22-112.4). (Jody King)
Ronnie Anderson signed off on demolition before this meeting took place. Item was not heard and no vote was taken.
7.
Hold a Public Hearing and determine if the property located at 909 W Okmulgee, is dilapidated and has become detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the general public and the community as to constitute a public nuisance; and/or whether the property creates a fire hazard which is dangerous to other property; and/or whether the building is abandoned, or take other necessary action (11 O.S. 22-112(C); 11 O.S. 22-112.4). (Jody King)
Motion was made by
Board Member Sarah Winkle,
seconded by
Board Member Jeff Strickland to determine that the property is dilapidated and has become detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the general public and the community.
AYE:
Board Member Ruben Gonzales, Board Member Jeff Strickland, Board Member Sarah Winkle
Carried - Unanimously
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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